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US agency probes Tesla crashes that killed 2 motorcyclists

Two crashes involving Teslas apparently running on Autopilot are drawing scrutiny from federal regulators and point to a potential new hazard on U.S. freeways: The partially automated vehicles may not stop for motorcycles

The Independent UK

Takata air bag claims another driver's life, 19th US death

The death toll from exploding air bag inflators made by Takata Corp. has risen to 19 in the U.S. and 28 worldwide

The Independent UK

New Road Safety Report Helps Raise Awareness Among Cannabis-Users Who Drive

After a number of fatal automobile accidents involving drivers testing positive for cannabis during the pandemic in the United States, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), Responsibility.org, and the National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving (NASID) released a

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Yet another fatal Tesla Autopilot crash is under federal investigation

The NHTSA is now investigating a stunning total of 39 Tesla crashes.

Input

Ford, GM Request Permission For Self-Driving Cars, No Steering Wheel

Ford and GM aren't the only companies petitioning NHTSA to make decisions related to self-driving cars, though the news has been kept quiet until this week.

InsideEVs

Feds to motorists: Speeding is just as dangerous as other risky behind-the-wheel behaviors

MINNEAPOLIS — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has run campaigns over the years to persuade motorists to drive sober, to wear seat belts and to put down cellphones while behind the wheel.

Tribune News Service

Hyundai exec vows to improve company's safety track record

Clogged oil ports, electrical shorts and leaks of brake fluid are only some of the safety problems that have caused multiple fires and forced Hyundai and Kia to recall millions of vehicles in the past seven years

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Details of exemptions sought by GM, Ford for self-driving systems released by NHTSA

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Wednesday released details of requests submitted by Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co. to waive some federal safety standards for automated driving programs, moving the automakers a step closer to their AV visions.

Tribune News Service

Musk backed a boast of zero 'self-driving' Tesla crashes, but data show otherwise

Elon Musk has long used his mighty Twitter megaphone to amplify the idea that Tesla's automated driving software isn't just safe — it's safer than anything a human driver can achieve.

Los Angeles Times

NHTSA: EVs Can't Offer Various Driver-Selectable Pedestrian Alert Sounds

NHTSA isn't supporting the proposal. The agency says multiple sounds are unnecessary, and only the manufacturer or dealer can change or disable the sound.

InsideEVs

NHTSA to investigate Florida Tesla crash that killed 2

The U.S. government’s auto safety watchdog is sending investigators to another Tesla crash

The Independent UK

Hyundai Issues Another Recall For Ioniq PHEV, Seats May Catch Fire

Hyundai issued a similar recall on 2017-2018 Ioniq PHEVs, but it seems dealers may not have properly repaired the part that could cause a fire in the rear seat.

InsideEVs

Ruling Could Dampen US Government Efforts to Rein in Big Tech

The Supreme Court’s latest climate change ruling could dampen efforts by federal agencies to rein in the tech industry, which went largely unregulated for decades as the government tried to catch up to changes wrought by the internet. In the 6-3 decision that was narrowly tailored to the Environmental Protection…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ruling could dampen government efforts to rein in Big Tech

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Chicago Sun-Times

Federal highway safety agency to scrutinize driver-assist technology, new NHTSA head says

Federal standards are needed to regulate driver-assisted technology, says Steven Cliff, the new head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The Independent UK

New NHTSA chief: Agency to scrutinize auto-driver technology

The new head of the government’s road safety agency will intensify efforts to understand the risks posed by automated vehicle technology so it can decide what regulations may be necessary to protect drivers, passengers and pedestrians

Motor1

Toyota bZ4X Already Recalled For Wheels That Could Come Off

The Subaru Solterra is also affected by the same issue.

InsideEVs

Einride Pod Cabless Truck Granted NHTSA Approval For US Roads

The Einride Pod will operate on public roads with mixed traffic while executing real life workflows, including the movement of goods, loading and unloading.

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NHTSA Shares ADAS Crash Data And It Puts Tesla In A Bad Light

Almost 70 percent of all Level 2 semi-autonomous driving crashes from 2021 that the NHTSA in the US involved Teslas.

The Conversation

Drivers of self-driving cars can rely too much on autopilot, and that's a recipe for disaster

We were promised a very near future where autonomous machines would be serving our needs and vehicle ownership would be rendered unnecessary: robots would quickly and efficiently deliver our orders and we could squeeze in a few more hours of work or sleep while being chauffeured around in self-driving cars.

The Hindu

Tesla leads in driver-assisted technology crashes: U.S. data

Automakers and tech companies reported more than 500 crashes since June 2021, when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued an order requiring the information

Benzinga

Tesla Accounted For 70% Of 400 Self-Driving Car Crashes Since Last June: Report

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) electric vehicles accounted for nearly 70% of reported crashes involving advanced driver-assist systems since last June, CNBC

Chicago Sun-Times

Nearly 400 crashes of automated tech vehicles reported, most involving Teslas

Tesla reported 273 crashes involving partially automated driving systems from last July through May 15, according to new federal safety data. Officials said comparing automakers’ results, though, isn’t possible.

Los Angeles Times

Most driver-assist crashes involved Teslas, new data show. But questions abound

How safe are automated driving systems? Are some safer than others?

Al Jazeera

Report: Nearly 400 crashes by ‘self-driving’ cars in the US

Data collected by a US regulatory agency will allow for greater transparency on safety of semiautonomous vehicles

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